1968 Porsche 912 Coupe EV Conversion by Outlaw EVs
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1968
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 912
- VIN: 12804498
- Mileage Shown: 36mi (TMU)
- Transmission: Automatic
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Linden Green
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Bradenton, FL 34212
- Country: United States of America
- Lot #: V-0061909
This 1968 Porsche 912 Coupe was acquired by the seller in 2024 as a rolling chassis that had previously been used for racing. It was subsequently commissioned to Outlaw EVs of Bradenton, Florida, where it was completely disassembled, professionally refinished in the rare shade of Linden Green, and transformed with a unique electric drivetrain conversion. Equipment includes an EV West-sourced Tesla Model S Large Drive Unit, a Tesla Model S cooling system, GPS-based traction control, a lightweight driver-focused interior with Rennline components, a "big" front brake kit, Boxster rear brakes, RS-style bodywork, wide fenders, polycarbonate windows with sliders, Campagnolo-style wheels, a body-color roll cage, and RS-style bucket seats. This custom 912 EV is now being offered for auction out of Florida.
Prior to being refinished in Linden Green (226), this 912 was stripped to bare metal and fitted with GT Racing lightweight fiberglass composite RS-style bumpers, flared fenders, and a ducktail rear spoiler. Modifications also include LED headlights, polycarbonate windows with sliders, hood and decklid pins, 911R-style door handles, power-adjustable RUF-style mirrors, and gold-finished 17” Group 4 Campagnologo-style wheels measuring 8”/10” wide front and rear, respectively. It rides on new Falken Azenis RT660 tires measuring 225/45 and 275/40. A collection of detailed images is provided in the gallery.
The restored interior features RS-style bucket seats, lightweight door trims and carpets, and deletion of the headliner. Rennline components include the lower dashboard trim, shift coupling cover, and floorboards. Other accessories include a Speedhut gauge cluster, an Apple iPad incorporating an EV control and data logging unit, new custom wiring harnesses, an EV Controls GNSS traction control module, and USB ports. The seller notes a new odometer was installed as part of the restoration.
Upon the seller’s acquisition, an EV West Porsche 911 EV Conversion Kit was installed, featuring a Tesla Large Drive Unit (LDU) with motor, controller, throttle, stub axles, motor mounts, and battery boxes. The LDU is managed by an EV Controls controller with GPS-based traction control and produces a reported 475 kW (636 HP) and 480 lb-ft of torque. Power is supplied by a Chrysler Pacifica battery pack with 31.2 kWh of capacity, providing an estimated range of approximately 150 miles. The LDU has been upgraded with a coolant delete kit, new oil, and Porsche 930 Turbo driveshafts mated to 911 hubs. A Tesla Model S coolant pump and a front-mounted cooler have also been fitted. Charging is provided by a 3.3 kW onboard charger with a J1772 charging receptacle, and a portable 220/110V charger is included. The braking system has been upgraded with a big brake kit in the front and Boxster calipers in the rear, operated by a Tilton dual master cylinder pedal box featuring a dashboard-mounted bias adjuster. Recent service includes new oil in the LDU and fresh brake fluid throughout the system.
This sale will include a battery charger, EV circuit diagrams, and setup instructions.
The seller would like you to know: “This is an EV conversion focused on lightweight and speed. The car weighs around 2500 lbs and has over 500HP. A similar car I have built does 0-60 in 2.8s and a 10.8s quarter mile.”
Comments (13)
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@KCnSF @KCnSF: To move the wheels back to the center you would need to rotate the monoball mounts as they are asymmetric. See picture of the monoball mount.
@tbollox. What would be the solution to center the front wheels with the wings? New wings or would you have to customize the current ones as the towers have been moved?
Bid in the amount of $5,912
Craignyc: No not the wheel base, the suspension towers have been brought forward slightly (a la the 935) to allow for more camber and more adjustment (see pictures). The bottom A arm is in the stock position. The front fender and bumper lip have been narrowed so there is no rubbing.
@tbollox thank you for the info. Was the wheelbase changed as well? The front wheels are no longer centered in the wheel well. Does this cause any rubbing? Thank you
@kailudag: The wheels are from a company in the UK called Group4 wheels. They are a very nice, high quality wheel.
@tbollox love the build. Where did you get those wheels from?
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@Craignyc @Craignyc: The build utilizes a stock rubber seats for the hood and the front and rear windshield (the rear windshield is a lexan part from GT Racing so is thinner than regular glass and lighter). The engine cover grill is also sealed with a lexan sheet under the stock grill. There are no door seals in place and the vent windows are riveted in. So is it water tight, yes up to a point. All the main HV electrical components are in sealed boxes with watertight connections. The body gaps are variable, the lightweight body parts from GT Racing have large tolerances and are also flexible so make getting consistent gaps difficult. As for the restoration process, I will post some more pictures. I started with a 912 already converted to a 911 race car roller that was rust free. It does have some battle scars from racing but nothing major.
I assume based on how the rear windows were done that the car is not water tight, please confirm. Also is it just the pictures or do the hood and doors not look like they are flush? Are there any pictures of the restoration process of the chassis? What damage and rust was there to the race car before the process began. Thank you
Bid in the amount of $5,000